Tennis power couple Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa 'break up AGAIN' after Wimbledon defeats - as insiders share how 'ghosts from the past' haunted 'Tsitsidosa'
The duo are said to have broken up peaceably but have been 'shattered' by the demands of their high-powered careers, including injuries.
Tsitsipas and Badosa captured the hearts of the tennis world when they went public together in 2023 and were dubbed 'Tsitsidosa' as they shared their affection in a series of heart-warming social media snaps together.
In May last year they broke up 'amicably' but within three weeks they were back together and piquing the interest of fans again.
But they have now called time on their relationship for a second time, with insiders telling Spanish magazine ¡Hola! of their heartbreak.
It comes after Mail Sport reported on Tuesday that the pair had unfollowed each other on Instagram - a seemingly superficial detail which is often a harbinger for more grave news.
A source close to the two told ¡Hola!: 'The breakup just happened. They both lost in the first round in London and everything has come together for them.
'[They] were going through a rough patch professionally, with injuries, and that affected their relationship.
'They're not well, of course. It's normal for any couple that breaks up. They had started the year very well, and their dream has been shattered.
'It's a healthy breakup and there were no third parties or family influences, as is starting to be said.
'[They] have struggled to make their relationship work, but ultimately it hasn't worked out. Ghosts from the past have returned, marked by the injuries they have both suffered.
'[The split is] between adults who loved each other very much, and it was a mature decision.'
Only a week ago, Tsitsipas had shared a video of the couple taking on a food challenge, where they choose between dishes from their respective homelands Greece and Spain.
That video has now been removed from his profile, as with all content on both of their feeds relating to the other.
Neither Tsitsipas nor Badosa has addressed the speculation publicly, with the couple's relationship having appeared to have been strong recently.
The power couple were last month confirmed to have entered the US Open's revamped mixed doubles event, with Tsitsipas talking up their partnership on court as well as off it.
'I believe it's honestly one of the best feelings to be sharing the court with Paula,' Tsitsipas said.
'I've had a few instances where we played some mixed doubles and it worked out pretty well. We were able to enjoy the company of one another on the tennis court and make something great out of it.'
As recently as April, Tsitsipas and Badosa had discussed if they planned on getting married in Greece if they decided to tie the knot.
'We're still trying to figure it out,' Tsitsipas said.
'We're competing, like Spain, Greece, Spain, Greece. But Greece has my heart,' Badosa replied.
Tsitsipas had cut a disconsolate figure after his first round exit at Wimbledon on Monday, with the Greek star receiving treatment on his back before eventually retiring after losing the second set of his first round match.
The 26-year-old has admitted he could retire in the near future if he cannot overcome his long-term back issue, adding he would have his 'final answer' in the coming months.
'I'm battling many wars these days. It's really painful to see myself in a situation like this,' Tsitsipas said.
'I feel like I'm left without answers. I don't know. I've tried everything. I've done an incredible job with my fitness.
'I've done an incredible job with my physiotherapy, so I've maximized on everything that I possibly can do.
'Right now, I'm just absolutely left with no answers.
'It's probably the most difficult situation that I've ever been faced with, because it's an ongoing issue that doesn't seem to be disappearing or fading.
'I have a limit at some point, so I'll definitely have to have my final answer on whether I want to do stuff or not in the next couple of months.
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